One of our greatest needs is to be loved, to know that we are loved unconditionally by someone. When parents, family, or friends show us love we feel special and valued.
I believe it’s important for us to hear words of love spoken in order to build up our inner spirit and our self-esteem. When we have been hurt by the words of others, healing words help to soothe the pain. Many of these words of healing can be found in the bible that Our Heavenly Father has specifically given to help us through challenges we face in life.
Here is some special encouragement that He’s written in His letter to you…
My Dearest Child,
I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.
Before you were born I set you apart…
(Jeremiah 1:5)
I have loved you with an everlasting love. (Jeremiah 31:3)
For I know the plans I have for you. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)
My purpose is to give [you] a rich and satisfying life. (John 10:10 NLT)
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! (John 15: 7 NLT)
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. (Matthew 5:14 -16)
For I hold you by your right hand … and I say to you,
“Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you”. (Isaiah 41:13 NLT).
When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. (James 1:2 -4)
You will forget your misery; it will be like water flowing away. Your life will be brighter than the noonday. Even darkness will be as bright as morning. Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety. (Job 11:16-18 NLT)
I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. (John 14:27 NLT)
Trust … in me… I am going to prepare a place for you… When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. (John 14: 2, 3)
Remain in my love. (John 15:9)
DAD